How to Take the Fat Out of Food (Video)

Fat in moderation is essential for good health. Take the fat out of food with help from a registered dietitian who specializes in weight loss and disease prevention, management, and reversal in this free video clip.

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Hi, I'm Jackie Arnett and this is how to take the fat out of your foot. Fat in moderation is essential for good health, no question about it but adding too much fat can bring out a lot more calories to your everyday eating and can contribute to health disease risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. One way to lessen fat is to avoid fried foods. Fried foods can bring out a lot of calories because the way the foods are fried as the absorb the oil like a sponge. Instead, opt for alternative cooking methods, like roasting, broiling and steaming which are just as delicious. Another way to lessen fat is to reduce the fat in your meat. Buy lean cuts or you can actually cut out the fat marbling which is the fat of the meat before you cook the meat at home. Another way to lessen fat is to opt for nonfat or low fat dairy options which taste just as good. Another way to cut the fat in your everyday eating is to watch out for caloric salad dressings. Salad dressings can be loaded with fats and calories. Here's one way to make a great tasting salad dressing without the added fat. You take three tablespoons of vinegar, you add the juice of one lemon, whisk in Dijon mustard and add a touch of honey for flavor. You can enjoy this great tasting dressing without the added fat.